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[dailyhprps]

Admins on? If we were to apply, would we need previous admin experience...?

No, all you'd need is enthusiasm because I personally don't have the time any more to keep this page running. 

[dailyhprps]

Shoutout? God of Stars has officially reopened and I'm still looking for a co-admin. Thanks!

Sure thing!

[dailyhprps]

Co Admin Wanted

Duties:

Nothing graphic related unless you're interested in that aspect.

Minimal bio writing, prompt plotting, reviewing applications.

Requirements:

Previous admin experience with link(s).

Previous multi-para roleplaying experience with link(s).

General or better knowledge of the 19th century. Send an ask if interested with the info detailed above.  Thanks! 

Please inquire here.

[dailyhprps]

Whispers of War

Basics:

URL:  hpsixthyear-rp

Plot: 

Harry Potter is in his sixth year at Hogwarts, and things have gone amiss. He’s discovered an old copy of an Advanced Potion-Making text that includes the mysterious notes of an unknown “Half-Blood Prince”. So wrapped up in discovering this mysterious owner of the text, he nearly misses the danger lurking right under his nose. Almost. Love, conspiracies, threats, and delving deeper into the mystery that surrounds Lord Voldemort makes for the trio’s sixth year at school to be an…exciting one, at that. With the world unraveling around them, what will anyone make of school this year?

Era: Harry Generation

Setting: Hogwarts

Size: Approximately 10 character slots filled and 15 character slots open thus far; accepting character requests.

Activity: Estimated Opening Date: June 2nd

Q & A

Skill Level:

This role play relies heavily on paras, so applicants should feel comfortable with constructing responses of at least two paragraphs. Though this is a para-based role play, gif convos/etc. are allowed.

OCs / Fcs negotiable 

We are not accepting OCs at the moment, but are always open to FC changes. All face claims aside from the most major characters (i.e. the Golden Trio, etc.) are negotiable.

Older Characters:

At this time only students are available for playing, though if requested we will--of course--be willing to admit older characters into the group.

FCs:

We are very open when it comes to negotiation with face claims and try to use FCs that are either well-liked or not always seen for roles.

[helpfromneverland]

A Few Things to Keep in Mind in a Harry Potter Roleplay

The time period. A lot of Harry Potter RPs are set in the Era of the Marauders, and this means that those roleplays would take place in the 1960s or something. Keep in mind that things back then aren’t the same as they are now. Even the Golden Trio Era is also set in the past, around the 1990s. As for the Next Generation, they’re set in the near future, around 2017 (I think), so maybe the Next Gen Era would have a bunch of similarities to our era right now.

The lack of knowledge of the Muggle world. Honestly, Lucius Malfoy probably wouldn’t know what the hell a telephone is. Heck, most pureblood wizards (especially the ones before the canon ending of Harry Potter) would not have a clue about muggle devices. And most purebloods wouldn’t know about Muggle brands, books, music and so on either.

The goods that wizards buy. Kids who go to Hogwarts would probably buy goodies in Hogsmeade and probably Diagon Alley, even if they are Muggles. Because let’s face it, they’re spending a whole year (minus the holidays) as wizards, and would buy things that wizards buy. They wouldn’t have iPhones and Xboxes and so on.

Your character is from the UK, unless stated otherwise. They’d probably speak in a British, Irish or Scottish accent, and their lingo would be similar to the lingo in the UK (either one of those languages). And realistically, Bulgarian wizards and French wizards would be going to Durmstrang or Beauxbatons, respectively, unless there’s a good reason for them to go to Hogwarts.

Mastering a certain spell isn’t as easy as it looks. Seriously, it isn’t. You’ve got to say the incantation right and you’ve got to practice it over and over again and you’ve got to get the ‘feel’ of the spell right and all that. It’s not as simple as waving your wand when you don’t know how to do it perfectly just yet. And even if you manage on your first try, you’re not going to suddenly be an expert at it. Your spell would probably start out weak.

People get hurt in Quidditch matches. As stupid as this sounds, Quidditch isn’t all fun and games. People do get hurt, and they usually get hurt badly. Bones get broken, noses bleed, and so on. People get sent to the infirmary a hell lot during Qudditicc matches.

[dailyhprps]

Where's your guidelines for submiting?

As stated in a few rather recent owls, the form can be found here.

—Cuffe

[dailyhprps]

Do you accept forum RP's for recommendation

Why the hell not.

-Cuffe

Yes, we don’t have any listed but we would like to include forums. 

-Skeeter

[dailyhprps]

Hi there. c: The link for the form people are supposed to copy and paste actually links to your former blog. (Not the link you just gave as an answer to the question, but the one linked from that page, if that makes sense.) It's no big deal because people can just change the blog url and get there, but I figured you should know.

Thank you for noticing, yes quite a lot of material is outdated. We're in the process of creating a comprehensive Owlery with new links to all the submit forms, so it should be rectified soon. 

--Skeeter

[dailyhprps]

Hi, could you give me a shout out or something. I'd like to fill out one of those HPRP forms as well. :)

Everyone have look! You can find the form to be featured here. 

[dailyhprps]

For the anons: we're working on finding answers to your questions. They're proving tricky ones to answer but I'm scouring the tags personally to turn you up a few answers. Kiss kiss, Rita

[dailyhprps]

Great marauder era rps? I mean i know you have a list, but who will you recommend personally?

Great Question!

We’ve actually fielded this question a few times before for several different eras, and unfortunately the answer always comes out the same: it’s all about what you as an individual want. That’s why here at The Prophet we’re setting up a RP Matchmaking service, pioneered by our one and only Dr. Medusa. We’re still working on what the quiz will look like, but here’s a sneak peek:

—Jordan

☛ Kindly put the following in order of importance (from 1 = greatest to 9 = lowest) and bold one descriptor. 

Graphics + Theme [ Minimal ◇ Innovative ◇ Traditional ◇ Seductive ◇ Genre Specific ◇ MS Paint For All I Care ]

Character Biographies [ Original Interpretations ◇ Lengthy ◇ Bio-By-Applicant ◇ Dramatic ]

Face Claims [ Underused ◇ Overused ◇ PoCs ◇ Age Appropriate ] 

Activity/Size [ Large ◇ Fast ◇ Medium ◇ Small ◇ Slow ]

Administration [ Strict ◇ Friendly ◇ Minimal ◇ Constant ]

Plot [ Original ◇ Genre Specific ◇ Elaborate ]

Adaptation (from Book to RP) [ Innovative ◇ “JustYourAverage” ]

Amenities (Events, Prompts, Classes, Clubs, Etc.) [ Frequent ◇ Creative ◇ Chat Based ◇ Well Used ]

Member Quality [ Experienced ◇ Friendly ◇ Energetic ◇ Devoted ]

☛ Which would you rather? Bold as many as you wish.

character / plot

romance / horror / friendship / drama / humor 

AU / EWE / Canon / Crossover

mostly gifs / mostly +400 word replies

grammar / grammer 

Marilyn Monroe / Selena Gomez

Canon / OC

☛ Any Specific features in mind? It could be an era you’re looking to play in or a character you’d like to be open.  

☛ Please include a sample of your writing, 250 words max that showcase your abilities.  

[dailyhprps]

Oh wow everythings changed...

Yes it has, and there will be more when my underlings get their s%^# together. 

-Cuffe

[dailyhprps]

Staff Addition

Yes, what was once Rita's Little Black Book of HPRPs is expanding into a full length Daily Prophet for your unabashed perusal. Now along with listing HPRPs we have:

A Jobs column where you can post ads for wanted Co-Admins or Needed Characters

Featured Good News Awards, currently open for nominations

Roleplay Forecasts

Roleplay Reports and Reviews

Dr. Medusa's RP advice column and matchmaking service

Graphics by the one and only Bozo

With the expansion comes the Staff. Have a look at our updated 'Reporters' link on the top right hand of our brand new site. Other links are still in construction, please pardon the mess. 

Kiss kiss, 

Skeeter

[dailyhprps]

Shout out please? We're a new HP/Dance Moms rp.

Wow, we can honestly say we've never seen an rp like it.

--Skeeter

[dailyhprps]

We would love to have a shoutout/ promo on here if possible :)

[dailyhprps]

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[dailyhprps]

Epilogue Roleplay

Basics:

URL: epilogueroleplay

Plot:  

The unthinkable has happened: war has come to the Wizarding World for the third time in a half a century. A shadowy leader has risen and given the Death Eaters--both new and old--something to rally around. Will the children of the Golden Trio have to take up arms alongside their parents? Which side will you choose? 

Era: Next Generation

Setting: Hogwarts

Size: 31-50 characters are open

Activity: Open

Q & A

Skill Level: While we are not a para-heavy roleplay, we require that our members be able write a well-constructed one. Correct grammar, punctuation, and capitalization are a must.

OCs / Fcs negotiable 

We accept OCs (though not if we feel as though we already have a similar character written) and all faceclaims are negotiable.

Older Characters:

We have older characters written and accept them as an OC, as well as having professors/staff available to play. We are always happy to work on new adult character ideas.

FCs:

We allow all types of faceclaims and try to use a mix of races and ages, as well ast trying to select actors from a wide range of backgrounds and works.